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Ricardo F.

4.9 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Ricardo F.

4.9 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Ottawa, ON

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Hello Pet Lovers!

Ive taken care of every kind of Dog since I was 15. Neighbors, friends and family have been able to rely on me consistently to walk, feed their pets and much more.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
1 year of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
14 ratings
Jemimah B.
3.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 22, 2026

I’m very grateful to Richard for taking care of my cat, Pawdry. I came home to a healthy, happy cat and a well-kept home. He was patient with her anxiety, followed her routine, played with her, cuddled her, brushed her teeth, trimmed her nails, and took great care of the house. Pawdry eventually warmed up to him, which meant a lot to me. There were a couple of challenges during the stay. An ant trap that is normally covered and out of Pawdry’s reach was left exposed when I got home. Thankfully she was completely fine. There was also a feeding that ended up being several hours late, and I became quite worried when I couldn’t get in touch. When we connected, there was some confusion about her food and why I was concerned when it looked like something else was mixed in which should have been. Simplest separating the food onto a new plate to allow clear visibility as camera quality might have been a factor. Unfortunately, the situation was misunderstood, and communication stopped on his end for several hours, which was especially stressful while I was overseas, he's my only method of contact. Thankfully, we were eventually able to clear up the misunderstanding. I know caring for a sensitive and anxious cat can be challenging, and I appreciate the patience and care Richard showed Pawdry throughout the stay. My rating mainly reflected the communication issue during that particular situation, rather than the overall care he provided.

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Minghao L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 30, 2026

I am absolutely satisfied with Ricardo professional service. Always keep me updated with melo’s situation and photo. I highly recommend Ricardo as your pets sitter.

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Philip E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 18, 2025

Ricardo was excellent and took care of Chase when we were away for a few days while we were in Ottawa

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Alexis T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 14, 2025

Ricardo was excellent! He was very responsive, flexible and most importantly, he was very kind, caring and confident with our poochie. Thank you Ricardo!

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Yose C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2025

Ricardo was very attentive to our dog and made sure she was happy. Don't let the fact he lives in an apartment impact your decision to leave your pet with him, even if you have a big dog (we have a 55 lbs husky). Ricardo fave Juno a lot of attention, walked her regularly and made sure she had some time running around the fenced in section abutting the apartment building.

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Aisha B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 23, 2025

Ricardo was awesome! Sent updates often with photos, and Kupo was super happy to be with him. We were able to go on our trip with peace of mind knowing Kupo was in great hands. Thank you Ricardo!! 🙏🏻

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m currently working from home part time so I will have plenty of time to play with and take care of your dog/cat! More info available upon request.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a nice open area by my apartment building where they can run around and be safe (theres a fence all around the area)

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dogs physically and mentally. We'll play a bunch of games, check out all the new smells in my neighborhood and explore a big park near my house.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Ricardo can host up to 3 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviours that I can account for. I am used to dealing with pets that have special needs.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

Prices include all fees.